Mini-Society
    As part of our fifth grade social studies, we are studying economics.  Earlier this year, we worked with Junior Achievement and learned how businesses are organized, how they advertise, and how they operate.
    Our first Market Day was a huge success!  Each student participated in a partnership and had a charge card to use for the day.  Goods and services were offered.  Students made calendars and snow cones, operated game booths, and even performed a magic show!  As a class, we decided it would be fun to have another Market Day.  This time students will be given the choice between operating a sole proprietorship or a partnership.
    Since students already experienced purchases with a charge card, it is time for a taste of real life.  Each student will be given the opportunity to hunt for a job, apply for that job on-line, interview for the job, and finally get a job.  Every week students will be paid $5.00 each in school money for his or her job if completed efficiently.  If jobs are not completed, employees (students) will receive a violation (ticket).  They will also get a bill each month for table and chair rental as well as electricity.
    The money that students are able to save will be stored in wallets and locked away for safe keeping until our next Market Day.  If they do not have money saved, they won't be able to shop or do business on Market Day.

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